Ravioli with Tomatoes, Asparagus, Garlic, and Herbs

 

Ingredients

• 450g fresh cheese ravioli
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 250g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 200g asparagus, trimmed and cut into 5cm pieces
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 15g fresh basil, chopped
• 10g fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Step by Step Instructions

1. Bring large pot of salted water to boil for ravioli.
2. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic slices and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add asparagus pieces and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and red pepper flakes to skillet.
6. Cook vegetables 5 minutes until tomatoes soften and asparagus tender-crisp.
7. Cook ravioli according to package directions (typically 3-4 minutes).
8. Reserve 120ml pasta water, then drain ravioli.
9. Reduce skillet heat to low, add butter to vegetable mixture.
10. Add drained ravioli to skillet with vegetables.
11. Pour in reserved pasta water gradually while gently tossing.
12. Cook 2 minutes until sauce lightly coats ingredients.
13. Remove from heat, stir in fresh herbs.
14. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
15. Serve immediately with grated Parmesan.